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Hi.. i just checked out Lake Scugog... 3.5 Inches!!! Nov 30, 5PM in 3 places... Boat launch... only went out about 1-2 feet...

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Hi.. i just checked out Lake Scugog... 3.5 Inches!!! Nov 30, 5PM in 3 places... Boat launch... only went out about 1-2 feet... And just think that was open water yesterday at the boat launch, the search and rescue guy's were doing their ice rescue training there yesterday and breaking the ice up. Patches reported 4 inches of good clear ice at the mouth of the Nonquon around 9 this morning, on HCS .. with pic's :wink:

But always remember 'If you don't know don't go" MN Department Of Natural Resources Ice thickness chart Always keep in mind, if you don't know the lake don't go, as ice thickness varies greatly in different parts of the lake.

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yeah i saw that... looked like someone jumped in or a car... with these high winds and -10 to -15 tonight... might add an inch or more :) and with a storm comming... might... just might be able to sled on the lake tomorrow night/sunday... how much ice was there last yr when we did the first lake runs??? more then 4 inches?

You wont see me out there till it goes over 6 inches ........... .

You wont see me out there till it goes over 6 inches ........... . I AGREEEE NEED AT LEAST 6" before i ride...

Jeez, with all this snow and cold I don't think I have went 10 minutes without at least 6 inches! this weather is beyond awesome!

I found this chart on an Amry website... Loads on Ice Required Minimum Ice Thickness in inches Description of Safe Moving Load 1-3/4 One person on skies 2 One person on foot or skates 3 One snowmobile 3 A group of people walking single file 7 A single passenger automobile 8 A 2-1/2 ton truck 9 A 3-1/2 ton truck 10 A 7 to 8 ton truck these are for MOVING.... no standing there... and bare MINIMUN!!

I found this chart on an Amry website... Loads on Ice Required Minimum Ice Thickness in inches Description of Safe Moving Load 1-3/4 One person on skies 2 One person on foot or skates 3 One snowmobile 3 A group of people walking single file 7 A single passenger automobile 8 A 2-1/2 ton truck 9 A 3-1/2 ton truck 10 A 7 to 8 ton truck these are for MOVING.... no standing there... and bare MINIMUN!! No way in hell would you see me on a lake with a pair of ski's on with only 1 to 1 3/4 of an inch :o or on my sled with just 3 inches of ice :shock: moving or not ! that chart is nut's .................. with thinking like that it's no wonder the US Military is still in Iraq :roll: .

no kidding.. i thought that was nuts too... i swear i saw some tracks... on the lake... (10 pm dark out..) maybe a rabit when for wings and the hockey game tonight... drilled some more holes.. (i don't chop big chunks out... little 3/8 hole..) about 4 inches.... boat launch and parking area off water st.. looks like 4 inches across... shore line... 10 feet out.. no cracking.. wierd... -10 to -12 for 24 hrs.. no growth... i guess she waiting for -20

If you where checking at the boat launch and got 4 inches then there has been growth, since the Fire Rescue boys had that Ice all broke up doing water rescue training not that long ago...

I saw sleds go by the house on Saturday and Sunday (I'm on the island on Aldred) - only a few though. They were close to shore. I haven't been out yet - sled and engine are still taking up two spaces in the garage. Hopefully this week they will merge. Maybe I'll run out tonight and punch a hole in the ice and let you guys know tomorrow.

I saw sleds go by the house on Saturday and Sunday (I'm on the island on Aldred) - only a few though. They were close to shore. I haven't been out yet - sled and engine are still taking up two spaces in the garage. Hopefully this week they will merge. Maybe I'll run out tonight and punch a hole in the ice and let you guys know tomorrow. Fools ....... still way to early for any constant growth out there, I'll bet if pop two holes 500 ft apart from each other you'll get much different readings in thickness.

I bet they'll be out full force this weekend... I've been home too late the last couple nights to wonder out to check the ice. My guess right now is if you stick close to shore you are likely OK...IF you know the lake, and where it gets a bit mushy at times. I certainly wouldn't wander out too far, but if mine was running I wouldn't hesitate to run the shore in front of the house a bit. Engine and sled have merged, few more connections to make and hold on tight!

Any new reports on the ice thichness?

i was out at 4pm checking the ice.. at the boat launch.... 6" near the shore... then 7 at 100 ft out..... then 8"!!!! 500 ft out.. (just past the point..) plus a few tracks!!! i'm going out on saturday for sure!!!!

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